Just by slowing their metabolism, mutant fruit flies can go from zero to hero. …
Pheromones give nematodes a boost in controlling pests
Beneficial nematodes are used as biological control agents to fight a variety of insect pests that…
NAFTA's demise puts Canada in the 'penalty box,' study shows
Research has long indicated that the elimination of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), or…
Worm pheromones protect major crops
Protecting crops from pests and pathogens without using toxic pesticides has been a longtime goal of…
Terahertz imaging technique reveals subsurface insect damage in wood
Insect infestation is becoming an increasingly costly problem to the forestry industry, especially in areas experiencing…
An algorithm developed to study the structure of galaxies helps explain a key feature of embryonic development
As embryos develop, they follow predetermined patterns of tissue folding, so that individuals of the same…
Fracking likely to result in high emissions
Natural gas releases fewer harmful air pollutants and greenhouse gases than other fossil fuels. That’s why…
Terahertz imaging technique reveals subsurface insect damage in wood
Insect infestation is becoming an increasingly costly problem to the forestry industry, especially in areas experiencing…
Strange bacteria hint at ancient origin of photosynthesis
Structures inside rare bacteria are similar to those that power photosynthesis in plants today, suggesting the…
Elephant extinction will raise carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere
One of the last remaining megaherbivores, forest elephants shape their environment by serving as seed dispersers…